John and Elaine Countryman of New Paltz celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

NEW PALTZ >> John L. and Elaine C. Countryman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 12 at a small celebration dinner at Frank Guido’s

Little Italy in Kingston.

Mr. Countryman and the former Elaine C. Callahan were married Jan. 12, 1964, at St. Peter’s Church in Poughkeepsie, with the Rev. Peter J. Cody officiating.

The couple have two children, Robert and Nancy Countryman of Middletown, and Cari and Roger Grange of the town of Ulster. They have three grandchildren, Amber Hasbrouck, and Felicia Countryman of Saugerties and Hayley Grange of the town of Ulster.